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Old 09-04-2013, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sullyman
...That said, there is a safety concern when you depends on an engine performing the same all the time and then it doesn't, and it happen often enough that there are class action lawsuits and a government inquiry into it.

We agree on one thing for sure, given that pressure, I imagine that Ford likely has teams of people working on this all day, everyday, until they solve it. I would bet with the effort they are likely throwing at this, that a real fix isn't more than several weeks away..
You need to read fords official response to the nhtsa inquiry.
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Originally Posted by lcchamp
I knew ford was trying to trick me, but i thought i had them figured out. I thought that front license plate over on one side looked unstable So I bought a truck with the license plate in the middle.

The 5.0L has more then enough power that most truck owners need that do not tow heavy. It just takes some rpms to makes it's power which could be a plus for you if you are in to that V8 engine noise thing. I wouldn't worry about it especially if you don't tow that much. I am sure it will put a smile on your face every time you drive it.
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Originally Posted by engineermike
You need to read fords official response to the nhtsa inquiry.

You have a link to that letter?
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Originally Posted by engineermike
You need to read fords official response to the nhtsa inquiry.
Your post comes up number 4 in google search
Old 09-04-2013, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Al Kohalic

You have a link to that letter?
I just saw the link on this site. It may even be in this thread.... Yesterday or this morning.
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Originally Posted by sullyman
I'm pretty sure that I have stated that I know Ford will solve the Eco CAC issue quickly, as they have to much at stake not too. I have stated this several times. If I didn't have faith in this company, I would not have bought any of their vehicles.

That said, there is a safety concern when you depends on an engine performing the same all the time and then it doesn't, and it happen often enough that there are class action lawsuits and a government inquiry into it.

We agree on one thing for sure, given that pressure, I imagine that Ford likely has teams of people working on this all day, everyday, until they solve it. I would bet with the effort they are likely throwing at this, that a real fix isn't more than several weeks away.

I would also agree we aren't doing anything by bickering back and forth. It's a total waste of time, and won't change anything anyway. But it is fun, and I doubt ascribed takes any of this seriously. I sure don't.

Most everyone that is arguing here has contributed on many other threads where we do help others with tires, stereos, maintenance, mileage questions, towing, etc. I think we all just see this thread as a grand distraction, to see just how fast we can push the others.
If your gonna have fun, use your wit and humor, not grim, false, blood and guts, certain death and bleeding heart scenarios like politicians do. You're better than that I hope. That's not all that fun, and not true.
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Originally Posted by Al Kohalic

You have a link to that letter?
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...018-57516P.pdf
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Never mind, I found it.
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by geno51
Your not only assuming they won't but also assuming there's even traffic behind ....wow hidden agenda
I didn't assume that, someone else came up with that scenario... I just jumped on the train.


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